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Schools similar to Spalding Primary Academy

Lincolnshire · ages 2 to 11 · URN 148373

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MeasureSpalding Primary AcademyCharles Darwin Primary SchoolRemove Charles Darwin Primary School
Pupils4072025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics4652025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics
Free school meals19.9%2025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics21.5%2025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics
First language other than English42%2025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics44.5%2025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)21.87%2025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Special educational needs in England · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/special-educational-needs-in-england+ sourceDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics19.14%2025/26 · Academic yearDfE: Special educational needs in England · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/special-educational-needs-in-england+ sourceDfE: Schools, pupils and their characteristics · 2025/26 · Academic year · https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/school-pupils-and-their-characteristics
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1Charles Darwin Primary School

Norfolk · ages 2 to 11 · URN142871

465 pupils / 407 at Spalding Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Charles Darwin Primary SchoolSpalding Primary Academy
Free school meals21.5% / 19.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English44.5% / 42%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.14% / 21.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.6 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 2.5 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 2.73 percentage points lower
  • 58 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02138. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.6 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00720.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.5 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00625.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.73 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00546.
  • Total pupils: difference 58 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01247.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

2St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School

Luton · ages 2 to 11 · URN142263

421 pupils / 407 at Spalding Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary SchoolSpalding Primary Academy
Free school meals23.3% / 19.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English42.8% / 42%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND16.39% / 21.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 3.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 0.8 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 5.48 percentage points lower
  • 14 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 30 June 2026 · published 9 September 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Safeguarding standards: Met; Inclusion: Strong standard; Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard

  • Graded inspection (previous framework) · inspected 2 February 2022 · published 14 March 2022 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Overall effectiveness: Good; Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good; Safeguarding is effective: Yes; Early years: Good

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02158. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 3.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01530.
  • First language other than English: difference 0.8 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00200.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 5.48 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01096.
  • Total pupils: difference 14 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00333.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

3Dashwood Banbury Academy

Oxfordshire · ages 2 to 11 · URN138501

456 pupils / 407 at Spalding Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Dashwood Banbury AcademySpalding Primary Academy
Free school meals20.2% / 19.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English38.6% / 42%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND15.35% / 21.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.3 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 3.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 6.52 percentage points lower
  • 49 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02363. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.3 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00135.
  • First language other than English: difference 3.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00850.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.52 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01303.
  • Total pupils: difference 49 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.01075.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

4Ferndale Primary School & Nursery

Swindon · ages 2 to 11 · URN142546

413 pupils / 407 at Spalding Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Ferndale Primary School & NurserySpalding Primary Academy
Free school meals15% / 19.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English44.6% / 42%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND23.73% / 21.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 4.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.6 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 1.86 percentage points higher
  • 6 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02373. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 4.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02205.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00650.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 1.86 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00372.
  • Total pupils: difference 6 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00145.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

5Epsom Primary and Nursery School

Surrey · ages 2 to 11 · URN149286

422 pupils / 407 at Spalding Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Epsom Primary and Nursery SchoolSpalding Primary Academy
Free school meals21.6% / 19.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English46.9% / 42%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND27.96% / 21.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.7 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.9 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 6.09 percentage points higher
  • 15 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
  • Report card inspection · inspected 10 March 2026 · published 4 May 2026 · monthly file dated 30 September 2026

    Safeguarding standards: Met; Inclusion: Expected standard; Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard

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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02564. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.7 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00765.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.9 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01225.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 6.09 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01219.
  • Total pupils: difference 15 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00355.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

6Pelham Primary School

Bexley · ages 2 to 11 · URN139494

394 pupils / 407 at Spalding Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Pelham Primary SchoolSpalding Primary Academy
Free school meals18% / 19.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English43.7% / 42%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND11.93% / 21.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 1.9 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.7 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 9.94 percentage points lower
  • 13 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.02587. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 1.9 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00855.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.7 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00425.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 9.94 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01988.
  • Total pupils: difference 13 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00319.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

7Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Merton · ages 2 to 11 · URN102668

374 pupils / 407 at Spalding Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolSpalding Primary Academy
Free school meals17.4% / 19.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English39.8% / 42%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND19.25% / 21.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 2.5 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 2.2 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 2.62 percentage points lower
  • 33 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
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Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03009. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 2.5 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.01125.
  • First language other than English: difference 2.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00550.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 2.62 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00523.
  • Total pupils: difference 33 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00811.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

8The Langley Heritage Primary

Slough · ages 2 to 11 · URN140994

512 pupils / 407 at Spalding Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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The Langley Heritage PrimarySpalding Primary Academy
Free school meals19.1% / 19.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English40.6% / 42%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND17.58% / 21.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.8 percentage points lower
  • First language other than English: 1.4 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 4.29 percentage points lower
  • 105 more pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03619. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.8 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00360.
  • First language other than English: difference 1.4 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.00350.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 4.29 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00858.
  • Total pupils: difference 105 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.02051.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

9Olympic Primary

North Northamptonshire · ages 2 to 11 · URN146415

400 pupils / 407 at Spalding Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Olympic PrimarySpalding Primary Academy
Free school meals25.3% / 19.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English36% / 42%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND14.25% / 21.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 5.4 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 6 percentage points lower
  • SEND: 7.62 percentage points lower
  • 7 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03625. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 5.4 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.02430.
  • First language other than English: difference 6 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01500.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 7.62 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.01523.
  • Total pupils: difference 7 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.00172.
  • region: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • faith: same published context; contribution -0.01000.
  • governance: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.

10Warren Dell Primary School

Hertfordshire · ages 2 to 11 · URN144905

264 pupils / 407 at Spalding Primary Academy2025/26 · Academic year

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Warren Dell Primary SchoolSpalding Primary Academy
Free school meals20.1% / 19.9%2025/26 · Academic year
First language other than English46.2% / 42%2025/26 · Academic year
SEND21.59% / 21.87%2025/26 · Academic year+ source
Why it matched
  • Free school meals: 0.2 percentage points higher
  • First language other than English: 4.2 percentage points higher
  • SEND: 0.28 percentage points lower
  • 143 fewer pupils
Sources, Ofsted & match details
School websiteOfficial school recordFind schools like this one
Matching score and calculation

Score 0.03709. A lower score means more similar pupil context. It is not a school rating or a percentage.

  • FSM eligible (current eligibility): difference 0.2 percentage points; weight 45%; contribution 0.00090.
  • First language other than English: difference 4.2 percentage points; weight 25%; contribution 0.01050.
  • SEN support and EHC plans (derived percentage): difference 0.28 percentage points; weight 20%; contribution 0.00055.
  • Total pupils: difference 143 pupils; weight 10%; contribution 0.03514.
  • region: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • faith: no matching bonus; contribution 0.00000.
  • governance: same published context; contribution -0.01000.

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Spalding Primary Academy

Lincolnshire · ages 2 to 11 · URN148373

KS2 cohort: 55 eligible pupils. DfE KS2 · 2024/25 · Academic year · Final · source 2026-05-21

Spalding Primary Academy: published figures and their sources
MeasureSpalding Primary Academy
Pupils4072025/26
Free school meals19.9%2025/26
First language other than English42%2025/26
SEND (SEN support or EHC plan)21.87%2025/26+ source
KS2 expected standard53%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
KS2 higher standard0%2024/25 · Academic year · Final
Overall absence4.43533%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
Persistent absence10.55556%2025/26 · Autumn and spring term
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How schools are matched

We compare open primary schools in England that teach through to age 11. We match current eligibility for free school meals first, then first language other than English, SEND and pupil numbers. The same age range is preferred. Region, faith and school type have a smaller influence.

A similar intake does not explain a difference in results. Use this list to choose schools to investigate, then check their reports and local circumstances.

View the matching calculation and data sources

SEND is calculated from pupils with SEN support or an EHC plan, divided by the school roll. We only calculate it when the source counts, year and coverage agree. It is rounded to two decimal places here.

Matching weights: FSM 45%, EAL 25%, SEND 20%, pupil numbers 10%. Lower matching scores mean more similar pupil context. Context bonuses can take a score below zero; a score is not a rating or a percentage.

Open England GIAS Primary; statutory low age at most 5 (including nursery ages 2/3) and high age 11. All four inputs required in the same academic year. Prefer exact low/high ages when at least 10 candidates remain after the report-card filter; otherwise disclose relaxation. Outcomes never select or rank peers. Context bonuses require nonmissing exact region, religious character and establishment type code; missing context earns no bonus. Lower distance is closer, including negative totals after bonuses.

2140 schools were eligible; 10 are shown.

  • fsm: Absolute percentage-point difference / 100
  • eal: Absolute percentage-point difference / 100; First language other than English
  • send: Absolute percentage-point difference / 100
  • size: Absolute pupil-count difference / max(target pupils, candidate pupils)

SEND formula: 100 * (SEN_support + EHC_plan) / characteristics.pupils; same school, Academic year and year; SEN total_pupils must equal characteristics.pupils. Ties are resolved by URN ascending.

Schools can be excluded for more than one reason:

  • Not a primary school: 21888
  • Does not cover the full primary age range: 28649
  • Not open: 25399
  • England location unverified: 3045
  • The selected school: 1
  • FSM percentage missing: 192
  • First-language percentage missing: 192
  • Pupil number missing: 192
  • SEND: published SEN support, EHC plan or pupil total missing: 192
  • Different age range: 11956

Missing means no usable figure was provided. Suppressed means the publisher withheld it. Unavailable means no usable value can be shown; check the source and published code. Not applicable and low reliability retain the publisher’s stated limits.

Comparison reference: htc-full-primary-v1:2026-10-19.

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